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Man Utd tipped to reignite Martinez interest despite signing Lammens

Manchester United could revisit their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in January, despite signing Senne Lammens earlier this year. With Ruben Amorim under pressure after a poor start to the campaign, the club are expected to explore reinforcements — and former Red Devils scout Mick Brown believes Martinez remains firmly on their radar.

Rogers' nightmare! Villa star ironically cheered by own fans

Morgan Rogers endured an evening to forget when facing Bologna in the Europa League, despite seeing Aston Villa battle their way to a much-needed 1-0 win. The England international has been struggling for form at the start of the 2025-26 campaign and was ironically cheered by his own supporters as some wayward passing fell under the microscope at Villa Park.

The bizarre reason that contributed to Monchi's Villa exit

Aston Villa president of football operations Monchi has stepped down from his role at the club and now details behind his exit have come to light. Unai Emery's side have had a difficult start to the season after a summer transfer window where they spent just €30 million (£26m). Real Sociedad's former sporting director Roberto Olabe will replace Monchi but all is not well at Villa.

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Ekitike, Emery & the EPL's biggest winners & losers

With two Big Six clashes and a Merseyside derby, there was a lot to get excited about in the Premier League this weekend. And with last-minute goals, red cards aplenty and a couple of narrative shifts, it sure did not disappoint. Pep Guardiola did his best Jose Mourinho impression and took his Manchester City side to Arsenal to defend deep and play on the counterattack.

Emery tears into 'lazy' Villa players after draw with 10-man Sunderland

A furious Unai Emery slammed his "lazy" Aston Villa players after they blew a lead against 10-man Sunderland on Sunday. Following their 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light, Villa are languishing down in 18th in the Premier League table with only three points from their opening five games.

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Sancho told his career could turn 'into a circus'

Jadon Sancho has been warned that his career is “going to turn into a circus” if he struggles at Aston Villa this season. The winger joined Unai Emery’s side on a season-long loan from Manchester United on deadline day in an attempt to get his career back on track. Sancho had been told he was not part of United boss Ruben Amorim’s plans for the 2025-26 season, with the 25-year-old training away from the rest of the squad before completing his switch to Villa.

AC Milan to offer star new deal amid Aston Villa & Juve interest

AC Milan are preparing a new contract for Alexis Saelemaekers after turning down strong interest from Aston Villa, Juventus and Roma. The Belgian has quickly become a cornerstone under Max Allegri since returning from loan spells, impressing in a new 3-5-2 system and delivering decisive contributions in Serie A’s opening weeks.

Billionaire who eclipsed Musk held talks over PL club takeover

Elon Musk, long regarded as untouchable at the summit of the global rich list, found himself toppled this month, and the man who did it has a surprising link to English football. Musk, whose fortune Forbes pegged at a staggering $425 billion earlier this year, slipped after a wobble in his valuation. Into the void stepped Oracle kingpin Larry Ellison, who saw his wealth skyrocket on the back of a stock market surge.

Emery's explanation for benching Sancho against Everton

Unai Emery explained why he kept Jadon Sancho on the bench against Everton last Saturday as the Manchester United loanee is forced to wait on his Aston Villa debut. After being shunned from the first team and included in Ruben Amorim's "bomb squad", Sancho was destined to leave Old Trafford during the transfer window and he eventually managed to secure a loan move to Villa Park on deadline day.

'Has been fantastic' - Emery hails Martinez after Villa return

Unai Emery hailed Aston Villa star Emi Martinez for his sensational performance against Everton following a failed move to Manchester United. However, in a shock turn, United ditched Martinez at the last minute and instead signed Belgian youngster Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. That switch paved the way for Andre Onana’s loan departure to Trabzonspor, but left Martinez high and dry in Birmingham.

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Sancho to end up in MLS?! Man Utd flop interested in US switch

Jadon Sancho could reportedly end up in MLS as the Manchester United flop is interested in a stateside switch in the future after sealing his loan to Aston Villa. When United splashed £73 million ($99m) to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, the winger was hailed as the missing piece of their attacking puzzle. Sancho himself called it “a dream come true.” Fast forward three years, and that dream has dissolved into a prolonged nightmare.

Chelsea, Inter and Villa eye Brugge defender

Chelsea, Aston Villa and Inter are interested in Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez after Marseille missed out on the centre-back's signing this summer.

'I don't know what his thing is' - Sancho ripped to shreds by Carragher

Jadon Sancho has been ripped to shreds by Jamie Carragher, who claims the Manchester United outcast doesn't have "much ability". Sancho returned to Old Trafford after a season-long spell at Chelsea as the Blues opted against buying the winger permanently. He was instantly relegated to Ruben Amorim's "bomb squad", before eventually being shipped out on loan again on deadline day, this time to Aston Villa.

Villa's Martinez plan revealed after failed Man Utd move

Emiliano Martinez is set to return to the Aston Villa squad after failing to secure a move to Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

Sancho sent £350k to £50k ‘make or break’ transfer warning

Jadon Sancho has been sent a “make or break” warning at Aston Villa, with the threat there for his wages to drop from £350k-a-week to £50k.

Revealed: Reason Martinez missed out on Man Utd transfer

Emi Martinez is the “Diego Maradona of Aston Villa”, with the Argentine’s brother explaining why a dream Manchester United transfer did not happen.

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'No sheikh' - Dortmund confirm Sancho transfer talks failed

Borussia Dortmund wanted to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer, but conceded there is 'no state, no sheikh, no billionaire' behind them to finance the move.

'Lucky to have you' - Salah sends emotional goodbye to Elliott

Liverpool maestro Mo Salah has heaped praise on Harvey Elliott, calling him a 'champion' and stated his new club Aston Villa are lucky to have him.

Scaloni reveals how Martinez is feeling after failed Man Utd transfer

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed how Emiliano Martinez is feeling after the Aston Villa goalkeeper's failed transfer to Manchester United on deadline day. Speaking ahead of La Albiceleste’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, Scaloni also discussed Martinez's future with the national team.

Alleged Boehly quotes blasting Sancho rubbished as 'completely fake'

Quotes attributed to Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly accusing ex-Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho of sleeping all day and missing training have been rubbished as "completely fake". The Blues dramatically refused to make Sancho's loan move permanent in the summer despite having a £25 million ($34m) obligation to buy him. Instead of committing to the deal, the Blues chose to fork out a £5m penalty to United to escape the clause.

Lammens admits 'aura' of Man Utd led to move from Antwerp

Manchester United's new goalkeeper Senne Lammens has opened up on his decision to join the Red Devils, revealing how the "aura of the club" swayed him amid late Aston Villa interest.

'Don't care if it's Messi!' - Elliott receives Villa shirt number

Aston Villa were torn to shreds for their "crimes" of Harvey Elliott's new shirt number following his transfer from Liverpool. The agreement comes with an obligation to buy him for £35 million next year under certain circumstances, while Liverpool protected themselves with both a buy-back and sell-on clause.

Sancho reveals glowing Villa reference from Rashford

Jadon Sancho revealed that he received a glowing Aston Villa reference from Marcus Rashford with the Manchester United loanee "really inspired" by Unai Emery's plan for the season. After a troubled spell at Old Trafford and a brief stint on loan at Chelsea last season, the winger has chosen Villa Park as the stage for his revival.

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Frequently asked questions

: Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.
: Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.
: Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.
: Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.
: Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.
: Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.
: Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.
: One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.
: Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.
: Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.
: Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.

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